What is a gondola? What did ancient Romans watch at the Colosseum? Who was Marco Polo? Discover the answers to all of these questions and learn all about Ghana, what continent it is on, what countries surround it, what natural resources it has and what the landscape and climate is like. Explore the cities of Rome, Milan, Turin and Venice and discover the countryside and its wild animals. See Italy's islands, mountains and volcanoes. Read about traditional foods and festivals, and find out what fans call the Italian football team. The Fact Cat series takes children on a journey to discover the world around them, learning about a vast array of subjects on the way from space and science to ancient history and geography!

Author Biography

Alice Harman is an experienced author of books for children, who specialises in geography and science.